CA2242154A1 - Construction and method of making prop shaft having enlarged end sections - Google Patents

Construction and method of making prop shaft having enlarged end sections Download PDF

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CA2242154A1
CA2242154A1 CA002242154A CA2242154A CA2242154A1 CA 2242154 A1 CA2242154 A1 CA 2242154A1 CA 002242154 A CA002242154 A CA 002242154A CA 2242154 A CA2242154 A CA 2242154A CA 2242154 A1 CA2242154 A1 CA 2242154A1
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shaft
collars
yokes
end sections
enlarged
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Thomas J. Oldenburg
Mark S. Barrett
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American Axle and Manufacturing Inc
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American Axle and Manufacturing Inc
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C3/00—Shafts; Axles; Cranks; Eccentrics
    • F16C3/02—Shafts; Axles
    • F16C3/023—Shafts; Axles made of several parts, e.g. by welding
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D3/00—Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive
    • F16D3/16—Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts
    • F16D3/26—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected
    • F16D3/38—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another
    • F16D3/382—Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slidably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another constructional details of other than the intermediate member
    • F16D3/387—Fork construction; Mounting of fork on shaft; Adapting shaft for mounting of fork
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K17/00—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
    • B60K17/22—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of main drive shafting, e.g. cardan shaft
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K17/00—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
    • B60K17/34—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
    • B60K17/344—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having a transfer gear
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C2226/00—Joining parts; Fastening; Assembling or mounting parts
    • F16C2226/30—Material joints
    • F16C2226/36—Material joints by welding

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Shafts, Cranks, Connecting Bars, And Related Bearings (AREA)
CA002242154A 1997-07-07 1998-07-03 Construction and method of making prop shaft having enlarged end sections Abandoned CA2242154A1 (en)

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US08/888,512 1997-07-07
US08/888,512 US5865363A (en) 1997-07-07 1997-07-07 Construction and method of making prop shaft having enlarged end sections

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BR (1) BR9802402A (pt)
CA (1) CA2242154A1 (pt)

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AT6677U1 (de) * 2003-03-31 2004-02-25 Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik Ag Verfahren zum verschweissen eines rotationssymmetrischen teiles mit einem nabenteil
CN100522460C (zh) * 2007-12-15 2009-08-05 江西江铃底盘股份有限公司 一种桥壳总成的焊接夹具及焊接工艺
US8092310B2 (en) * 2008-11-04 2012-01-10 American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. Propshaft assembly with universal joint having non-conductive sleeve between yoke and bearing cup
US20100113166A1 (en) * 2008-11-04 2010-05-06 Overholt John D Propshaft assembly with universal joint having non-conductive sleeve between yoke and bearing cup
CN102974970B (zh) * 2012-12-27 2015-02-18 郑州精益达汽车零部件有限公司 客车桥壳与气囊下托板及上推力杆支座焊接用工装夹具
CN110417142B (zh) * 2018-04-26 2021-05-18 上海汽车集团股份有限公司 电动助力转向系统、电机及其转子动平衡方法

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US4541655A (en) * 1976-07-26 1985-09-17 Hunter John J Pipe coupling joint
JPS5516758A (en) * 1978-07-24 1980-02-05 Hitachi Ltd Frictional pressure welding of small-thickness pipe
US4881924A (en) * 1987-12-07 1989-11-21 Dana Corporation Yoke for Hookes-type universal joint
DE4119359C2 (de) * 1990-06-23 1997-03-13 Gkn Glaenzer Spicer Antriebswelle
US5643093A (en) * 1995-10-19 1997-07-01 Dana Corporation Aluminum driveshaft having reduced diameter end portion

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US5865363A (en) 1999-02-02

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